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Enhance Parent Communication
Using Web Tools
Jodi Conrad and Katie Jakalski
Glen Ellyn District 41 ~ Institute Day
January 17, 2012
Welcome MessageWelcome MessageWelcome Message
Overview
Privacy & Internet Safety
Parent Permission
Websites
KidBlog
YouTube
D41 Teacher Website
Communication with parents
Virtual classroom hub
Newsletters
Videos
Wish lists
Home/School connections
Links to Blogs, Twitter, YouTube, External websites, etc.
Continued…D41 Teacher Website
Getting Started
Getting Started: Teacher Website Directions
FAQ: Teacher Websites
D41 Link to Website Administration Through Ellyn
Our Websites
http://jconrad.d41teachers.org
http://kjakalski.d41teachers.org
Blogging
BrainPop Jr. Blog Video
www.twitter.com
www.KidBlog.org
Twitter.comCommunicate with parents
Share Learning (micro blog)
Upcoming Events
Homework
Updates
Documents, links, videos, photosReview the day
Review
Assess
Inform
Continued…Twitter.com
Security
Settings
Choose to allow only those you approve to follow you or anyone.
Follow those you wish to receive tweets or replies from.
My Twitter Account
http://twitter.com/MsConradAL1
Continued…Twitter.com
Setting up an account.
http://twitter.com
Micro blog – 140 characters
Share photos and web links
http://filesocial.com
Share documents and files
http://yfrog.com
Share photos, videos, and links
KidBlog.comWhy Blog?
Increase motivation and learning engagement
Improve writing, word processing, and revising/editing skills
Compose and share a message for an authentic audience and authentic purpose.
Encourage reflection on the learning process
Fosters a community of writers and learners in and out of school.
Supports cross curricular connections.
Continued…KidBlog.com
Getting Started
http://kidblog.org
Our KidBlog Sites
http://kidblog.org/MsConradsFabulousFirstGrade/
http://kidblog.org/SecondGradeSuperStarsinMissJakalskisClass/
YouTube.comMovies, videos, vodcasts OH MY!
Create classroom videos to share
Create a learning channel of educational videos
http://www.youtube.com/MsConradAL1
Continue…YouTube.com
Getting Started
www.youtube.com
Privacy Settings
Unlisted – only viewers with link may view
Private – only people you invite to subscribe via email may view
Public – anyone can search and view
Continue…YouTube.com
Internet Safety
Make sure all parents know you are posting videos on YouTube
Explain your selected privacy settings
Provide parents with information on how to:
Invite parents to share concerns – before you get started posting videos. If one parent voices concerns, stick with using YouTube to create playlists on your channel only.
Continue…YouTube.com
Sharing content on your YouTube Channel
Classroom Created Videos
Share link via email, twitter, blog, website, newsletter, etc.
Playlist Content (educational videos)
Share YouTube channel address with parents via email, twitter, blog, website, newsletter, etc.
Questions? Comments?Contact us
Jodi Conrad: [email protected]
Katie Jakalski: [email protected]
Thank you for learning with us!